Finding the Third Proportional to 223,577 and 479,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,577 and 479,146 is: 1,026,853.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,577 : 479,146 = 479,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,577/479,146 = 479,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,577x = 479,146 × 479,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,577x = 229,580,889,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,580,889,316/223,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,026,853.79
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